Household food insecurity and its association with school absenteeism among primary school adolescents in Jimma zone, Ethiopia

• Main Authors: Dessalegn Tamiru (Author), Alemayehu Argaw (Author), Mulusew Gerbaba (Author), Girmay Ayana (Author), Aderajew Nigussie (Author), Tefera Belachew (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2016-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Household food insecurity and lack of education are two of the most remarkable deprivations which developing countries are currently experiencing. Evidences from different studies showed that health and nutrition problems are major barriers to educational access and achievement i...